Comparative Study of the Effect of Kinesiotaping and Corrective Movements on Shoulder Pain and Function in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Shoulder obstruction syndrome is a common disease of the shoulder joint that causes shoulder pain, especially in adults. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of a combination of conventional therapies with kinesiotaping on shoulder pain and activity in patients with shoulder obstruction syndrome. Methods: This was a randomized controlled clinical trial study performed on 20 patients with shoulder entrapment syndrome. Patients were assigned to control and intervention treatment groups. For patients in both control (medication and exercise) and intervention (medication, exercise, and kinesiotaping) groups, the same medication was prescribed by a physical therapist, and the same exercise was provided by the physical therapist. Patients 'pain was measured, and patients' shoulder function were compared. Findings: The mean pain score decreased significantly in both groups after treatment (P = 0.003). The mean pain score in the intervention group was significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.001). The mean shoulder function score improved significantly in both groups after treatment (P = 0.007). The mean shoulder performance score in the intervention group was significantly better than the control group (P = 0.003). Conclusion: The use of kinesiotaping along with exercise and painkillers had significant effects on improving patients' performance and reducing pain. © 2021 Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.